Water Street Combined Sewer Cleaning work to begin next week

Residents and businesses are advised that trial sewer cleaning and investigative work to evaluate trenchless technologies for Water Street infrastructure improvements will begin during the week of June 20, lasting three to five days.

Due to the nature of the work cleaning will be completed in the daytime. Water Street will remain open to traffic during this time with flag persons in place to facilitate traffic flow. Traffic advisories will be issued on the City’s website, residents and businesses can sign up for e-Updates here, please choose ‘Traffic Advisories’.

Scope of Work

The cleaning of the combined sewer will include two components:

· Trail Cleaning:

During the week of June 20 a trial cleaning will take place in the block between Clift’s-Baird’s Cove and Job’s Cove. This trial will provide additional scheduling and cost information for cleaning of the remaining combined sewer.

· Complete Cleaning:

Dates are yet to be determined for the remaining combined sewer cleaning from Job’s Cove to Waldegrave Street. There will be a three to four week break between trial cleaning and the complete cleaning of all Water Street infrastructure. Additional notification will be provided when the main contract begins.

Impact on Water Street

During the week of June 20 there will be localized loss of parking to allow for two-way through traffic. There will be some noise associated with the equipment used for the cleaning.

Additional Information

A representative will be on site at all times to address any concerns that businesses, property owners or residents may have. Sewer cleaning is crucial before determining the feasibility of trenchless technologies for Water Street infrastructure improvements.

Should you have questions or concerns please contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489) or online.